Talent Acquisition Manager

The County of San Mateo Human Resources Department is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Talent Acquisition Manager.

Please view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply!

Join us for a LinkedIn Live Info Session on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST to learn more about the recruitment. This session will provide an overview of the department, the position, and details about the application process. There will also be a Q&A segment where you can ask questions about the role. Follow us on LinkedIn to join the session and learn more about this exciting opportunity. Register here to save your spot!

The Human Resources Department

Through strategic partnerships and collaboration, the HR Department attracts and retains a high-performing, inclusive, and diverse workforce and fosters a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for employees, their families, departments, community partners, and the public. Our goal is to maximize individual potential and expand organizational capacity. The staff of the HR Department are passionate about creating a culture that focuses on employee success.

The Talent Acquisition (TA) Division is one of ten divisions that comprise the HR Department. Staffed with nine Talent Analysts, one Marketing Analyst, and four HR Technicians, TA provides innovative, responsive, fair, and consistent recruitment and selection services and ensures that the County employs, develops, and retains a qualified and diverse workforce that delivers essential services to the public.

The Position

The County of San Mateo HR Department is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Talent Acquisition (TA) Manager to lead the development and implementation of new strategies and the expansion of current efforts to attract and retain talent. This role requires exceptional leadership capabilities; a deep understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging best practices; and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to talent acquisition. The TA Manager will be a strategic partner who drives innovative talent solutions, ensuring the attraction, selection, and retention of diverse talent across all levels of the County.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Human Resources, this manager has overall responsibility for the staff and activities of the TA Division, which provides centralized recruitment services to all County departments.

Application/Examination

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be electronically submitted online at jobs.smcgov.org:

• County Employment Application Form

• Cover Letter (no more than 2 pages long) that includes the following:

  • Descriptions of innovative and creative talent acquisition strategies you have utilized in your current or previous work; and

  • Discussion of a trend or emerging issue related to recruitment and retention that you think should be a priority for the County, and why.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline

• Final Filing Date: February 20, 2025, 5:00 PM PST

• Application Screening: February 25, 2025

• Phone Interview Screening (if needed): March 3, 2025

• Civil Service Interviews (in-person): March 11 and/or 12, 2025

• Finalist Interviews: Week of March 17, 2025

Qualifications

Any combination of background and experience that would likely provide the required competencies is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is 4 years of progressively responsible professional-level HR experience in a public sector setting, including two years performing supervisory and/or management duties.

• Creativity and Innovation: Encourages and produces new ideas, programs, approaches, and insights; promotes best practices and leading-edge ideas to improve programs, processes, and procedures.

• Interpersonal Relations: Understands the importance of strong, positive, and cooperative relationships with department and labor partners, employees, applicants, and other stakeholders from varied backgrounds and in different situations. Perceives, understands, uses, and manages personal emotions and the emotions of others during interpersonal interactions.

• Communication: Communicates effectively with diverse audiences both orally and in writing. Makes clear and convincing presentations in various settings.

• Staff Development/Management Ability: Manages staff in ways that improve their ability to succeed on the job. Provides others with clear direction, motivation, tools to perform their work, and ongoing feedback. Seeks development opportunities for staff to expand their skills and expertise. Creates a positive work environment where all staff are motivated to do their best.

• Strategic Thinking: Formulates effective strategies consistent with the goals and objectives of the County. Sees the big, long-range picture when developing plans or making recommendations or decisions. Employs a solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to overcome challenges and drive continuous improvement.

• Technical Competence: Understands the principles and practices of public administration and human resource management and demonstrates mastery in talent acquisition strategies. Demonstrates strong knowledge of and experience with DEI principles and best practices in recruitment and hiring.

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